The Rim Country stretches across northern Gila County, anchored by the dramatic Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile escarpment rising to 7,300 feet and blanketed with Ponderosa pine forests, sparkling creeks, and alpine lakes. Just a 90-minute drive from Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Prescott, this high-country escape offers cool summers, brilliant autumns, and mild winters — a true four-season mountain retreat.

 

But the Rim Country is more than scenery — it’s a collection of distinct communities and outdoor treasures, each with its own story:

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• Pine & Strawberry – Historic mountain towns filled with antique shops, cozy cabins, wineries, craft breweries, and iconic stays like The Strawberry Inn. These communities are gateways to lush hiking trails, cascading creeks, and small-town festivals that bring visitors back year after year.

• Star Valley – A growing residential community with ranchland, sweeping Rim views, and quick access to outdoor adventures.

• Tonto Basin – Wide-open country where desert meets forest. Home to the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, a popular spot for families and anglers learning about Arizona’s native and stocked trout.

• Natural Wonders – From the sparkling pools of Water Wheel Falls to the sweeping Highline Trail that runs 51 miles beneath the Rim, outdoor adventures here are endless. Lakes, creeks, and trail systems welcome hikers, bikers, anglers, campers, and horseback riders.

• Green Valley Park – A community hub with fishing, kayaking, picnicking, outdoor concerts, and festivals — a picture-perfect gathering place at the heart of the Rim Country experience.

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